New Media Reporter-KWIT

WESTERN IOWA TECH COMMUNITY COLLEGE EMPLOYMENT

Job Description

KWIT KOJI Siouxland Public Media is an award-winning, nationally recognized NPR -affiliate licensed to Western Iowa Tech Community College. We are seeking a creative, ambitious, talented journalist to join our team.

As a public station, our mission is to tell the stories of people living in our community. We seek to expand the understanding of what life is like in Siouxland, the peculiar challenges we face, the conflicts and bridges that weave us together, and how we are changing. In particular, we cover politics, economics, culture, and the environment.

As a reporter, you will be responsible for setting and carrying out our news-coverage strategy. Stories will be distributed both on-air and online.

As a part of Siouxland Public Media, you may be required to announce and participate in events as needed.

Being a part of Western Iowa Tech Community College and Siouxland Public Media means that you are an ambassador of the college and station. During our spring and fall fund drives, you will be expected to work closely with the guests and volunteers.

Responsibilities

Hard News & Enterprise Reporting

• Cover local and regional beats such as government, education, public safety, business, and community impact.
• Produce daily spot news stories and in-depth enterprise reports.
• Respond quickly and accurately to breaking news.
• Cultivate diverse sources and develop long-term reporting projects.
• Pursue accountability and investigative stories that reflect the station’s public service mission.

Broadcast Production

• Write clear, concise scripts for daily newscasts.
• Produce high-quality audio stories that meet professional public radio standards.
• Voice and deliver stories on-air as assigned.
• Meet daily and long-term deadlines consistently.

Digital & Multimedia Reporting

• Publish timely web versions of broadcast stories.
• Contribute digital-first content when appropriate.
• Create multimedia elements such as photos, short-form audio, and social media posts to extend story reach.
• Use digital analytics and audience feedback to refine coverage and engagement strategies.

Editorial Standards & Collaboration

• Work closely with the News Director on story selection, framing, and editorial standards.
• Participate in weekly editorial meetings and pitch original story ideas.
• Ensure all reporting meets high standards of accuracy, fairness, balance, and ethical journalism.

Community Engagement

• Represent the station professionally in the community.
• Engage with listeners to understand issues of public concern.
• Build trust through responsive, respectful reporting.

Ideal Qualifications

• Strong news judgment and a demonstrated ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent writing, audio production, and interview skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, small newsroom environment.
• Commitment to ethical journalism and public service.
• Comfort balancing daily news demands with deeper enterprise reporting.

Technical Skills

Excellent computer skills: Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, Mac operating systems.

This is a full-time, grade 6, support position working Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. with an hourly wage of $23.91. Benefits include health, dental, long-term disability and group life insurance, retirement, tuition waiver, vacation, sick leave and holidays.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field.
• Journalistic work or related work experience.
• Proficiency in English and another language is a plus. (Amharic, Arabic, Laotian, French, Oromo, Somali, Spanish, Tigrinya, or Vietnamese)

Physical Demands

Our reporters must operate and transport broadcast news production equipment, including audio and video recording packs. Stories often require reporters to work outdoors and in challenging environments.

Position Category

Support

Position Type

FT

Hours Per Week

40

Grade/Level

6

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Possible night or weekend

Job Open Date

08/20/2026

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Western Iowa Tech Community College
4647 Stone Ave. Sioux City IA 51106

Western Iowa Tech Community College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate based upon race, creed, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socioeconomic status, actual or potential parental, family or marital status or other protected basis. Members of minority groups, women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply and identify their status